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The Doctor Blake Mysteries

2013·Show
44Episodes in5Seasons
IMDb8.0
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The Doctor Blake Mysteries fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Mystery, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Dr Lucien Blake left Ballarat as a young man. But now he finds himself returning to take over not only his dead father's medical practice, but also his on-call role as the town's police surgeon, only to find change is afoot, nothing is sacred, and no one is safe.
Australian Period DramaMedical MysteryIntriguing CharactersSmall-Town SecretsPost-War EraSlow-BurnCharacter-DrivenAtmosphericThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Ian Barry, Declan Eames, Fiona Banks
Written by:
Stuart Page, Chelsea Cassio, Pete McTighe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Doctor Blake Mysteries legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockBritboxThe RokuThe CWBritBoxPluto TV

The Doctor Blake Mysteries is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Doctor Blake Mysteries worth watching?

79
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Doctor Blake Mysteries rated?

ViolenceSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How many seasons does The Doctor Blake Mysteries have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 44 episodes of about 54 minutes each.

When did The Doctor Blake Mysteries air?

It ran from 2013 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is The Doctor Blake Mysteries in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Doctor Blake Mysteries?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Doctor Blake Mysteries in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Doctor Blake Mysteries use?

The Gambling AddictMama BearDeath by Falling OverTook a Level in KindnessPocket ProtectorAlways MurderNever SuicideTalking to the DeadMistaken for DyingKnocking on Heathens' DoorSchoolyard Bully All Grown UpCall-Backand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 storytelling tropes for The Doctor Blake Mysteries, including The Gambling Addict, Mama Bear, Death by Falling Over.